Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-04
CLAIB0RNE-W ATS0N.
A KoTED EVENT IN PETERSBURG
SOCIETY.
A Brilliant Marriage and Grand Reeep.
tion-General Political and News
Notes Personals.

'>,ssso:assaSeo OF the Richmond Dispatch
PETEBsBUEa. Va. Nov. 3. 1887.
fhe most noted event of the year in
society in the Cockade City occurred
this afternoon in the marriage of DR..
John Herbert Claiborne and Miss Annie
Leslie daughter Of Mr.. Robert l.. Wat
son. The wedding ceremony took place
at the Tabb-Strcot Presbyterian church
at 4:30 O'Clock. but for fully two hours be-
fore that time the people. the ladies' cs-
pecially, began 20. crowd in front Of the
church, and, sitting or standing, waited
patiently for the opening OF the doors.
DIR. Claiborne, the groom, has long been
at the head OF the medical profession IN
Petersburg. and Is known far and wide
for his valuable contributions 10 medical
science and his skill as physician. In
Petersburg he is not only hOnorcd for
his ability and success as q practitioner,
but universally popular as n man. whose
culture and genial manners make him a
fayOrite with all who know him.
Miss Watson. the bride, Is the daugh-
Ter OF one OF our largest tObaccOnlSts
and most hOnOrcd citizens A lady of
rare charms and personal attractions,
she has enjoyed the distinction rs well
as the honor of being one OF the first
ladies of our society and one Of It's most
favored and loyable members.
Under these circumstances it was not
10 be wondered that the marriage should
he attended 10y 50 many of oar people,
one half Of those who desired to do 50
being unable TO gain admission TO the
spacious church.
The wedding party entered promptly
at the hour appointed to the beautiful
strains of the Wedding March from the
organ. The altar presented p beautiful
appearance in its decorations of flowers
and ferns arranged in the most tasteful
manner.
The groom was clothed III the custo-
mary suit of black broadclOth. The
bride was costumed in white MORE silk,
with lilac relief, and bridal veil and
orange blossoms There were six brides
maids-Miss Gussie Black, Miss Nirge
Allen, Miss Mary Plummcr, Miss Willie
Leigh, Miss Matte Watson, and Miss
Fannie McCill, all in full. rich costumes
and bearing beautiful bouquets. Among
the friends of the couple prescn. were
many notable costume.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
j. w. kosoirO. the pastor of the church.
Following the marriage there was a
brilliant reception and generous rcpast
given IN honor Of the happy couple at
the residence of the brides parents, on
Union street, al which there were many
favored guests and rich aud beautiful
costumes. The hclrtiest congratulations
were extended t. the newly-madc lnan
and wife. and the most cordial wishes
expressed for their happiness.
The couple left on the : T. VI. tram
for Richmond and q bridal tour to the
North
GENERAL NOrE-.
The Republicans of this city are work
ing with all their might to arouse some
thing like enthusiasm in their ranks.
They have q brass band out every eve
ming and ward meetings aud speaking to
enthuse the voters. 1t looks as though
the leaders were "a little scared. The
Democrats are working quietly and will
endeavor TO poll full vote. They have
as yet had no speaking, bat il is thought
they will have big mass meeting ON
the night before the. election, with some
speakers from Richmond
y new infantry company. with q mom-
bership OF fouy-thIeo, was organized
here last night. Alexander Hamilton,
Esq, was elected captain. The name
adopted 10y the company Is "The Pc
tcTsburg Eiflcmen.
The new tribe OF Ecd Mon-the third
within three months Was also organized
last night. EOBIN ADATr.